The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.03 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft